Is Northwest Kendall Green safe?
Pompano Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Northwest Kendall Green as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Northwest Kendall Green
“Go with care. Northwest Kendall Green is primarily a residential, working-class community that offers little in terms of traditional tourist amenities. Daytime visits to local parks or community spots are generally uneventful, but visitors should exercise standard urban caution, keep vehicles secured, and avoid wandering unlit side streets late at night.”
Periodic reports of localized property crimes and occasional weapons-related incidents in the broader Northwest Pompano district keep local law enforcement patrols active.
About the area
Northwest Kendall Green is a modest residential neighborhood in northwestern Pompano Beach characterized by mid-century single-family homes, duplexes, and local community spaces. It provides convenient access to major regional thoroughfares like Florida's Turnpike and Sample Road, though it remains predominantly residential and car-centric.
- Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Working-Class
- Suburban
Walking and biking in Northwest Kendall Green
Walk score: 42/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no public bike-share programs in the neighborhood, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce; cyclists mostly use low-traffic residential roads or travel north toward Tradewinds Park trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Convenient driving access to Florida's Turnpike and major Broward arterial roads
- Access to recreational green spaces including Kendall Green Park
- Pockets of stable single-family homeownership throughout the residential interior
Cons
- Property crime and vehicle burglary rates track above the national average
- Household median incomes trail broader Broward County benchmarks with higher local poverty rates
- Inconsistent sidewalk connectivity and dim street lighting across select residential blocks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior neighborhood streets, though occasional panhandling or unhoused individuals may be seen near high-traffic intersections along Copans and Sample Roads.
What Northwest Kendall Green is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Streets are quiet and filled with typical morning school runs and work commuters, making casual walking feel safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Activity increases around local parks and major thoroughfares, remaining generally safe for regular errands.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Residential streets quiet down quickly, and uneven street lighting necessitates greater awareness after dark.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Foot traffic is minimal and risk of property or opportunistic crime increases; walking alone is not advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Broward County Transit (BCT) operates local bus lines along bordering corridors like Route 34 on MLK Blvd and Route 10 on Sample Road. The Pompano Beach Tri-Rail commuter station is located roughly 3 miles southeast.
Residential parking is free and mostly accommodated via private driveways and street swales; strip centers along nearby perimeter roads offer free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Northwest Kendall Green
- Spend an afternoon enjoying the outdoor athletic facilities and playground at Kendall Green Park
- Visit the nearby Butterfly World and equestrian trails at adjacent Tradewinds Park
- Sample diverse Caribbean, Haitian, and Southern comfort eateries along surrounding commercial corridors
Local favorites
- Kendall Green Park · City Park · 4.3★ (210)Community hub featuring sports courts, a playground, and open lawn spaces for recreation.
- Miami Grill · Fast Casual Restaurant · 4.1★ (850)Popular regional chain spot serving wings, gyros, and cheesesteaks along nearby Copans Road.
- La Union Bakery · Bakery · 4.5★ (340)Neighborhood bakery serving fresh Latin breads, sweet pastries, and espresso drinks.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.